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XOG 809J

1971 Morris Minor 1000

Blue Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,007 mi
Last recorded76,007 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1971 Morris Minor 100049,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOG 809J
MakeMorris
ModelMinor 1000
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,851 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 72,827 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes starting to rust

all rear spring bushes cracked/split but have no play in

all underside of car rusted and heavily under sealed in places

brake declorometer test carried out on the road and on the way back to workshop rear wheels locked and prop u/j broke

Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,486 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,486 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 72,180 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 71,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 71,711 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 70,735 miles

as per test no 644435966078

Fail 6 Mar 2006 70,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

o/s/f inner sill rusted close to seat mountings

How Reliable is the Morris Minor 1000?

Based on 135,442 MOT tests across 12,856 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
12,856
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 9,910
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,392
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,916
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 6,402
brake recording little or no effort 5,184
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XOG 809J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000 in Blue with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1971 Morris Minor 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 49,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor 1000 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 9,910 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XOG 809J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 55 years old, this Morris Minor 1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XOG 809J?

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What year was XOG 809J registered?

XOG 809J is a 1971 Morris Minor 1000, first registered on 22 April 1971.

Is XOG 809J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOG 809J shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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